A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Salem Lions take on the Corydon Central Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday... Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Salem will head into Friday's game on the come-up: they were handed a 39-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Scottsburg 56-53. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Corydon Central on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Crawford County out of the water with a 62-29 final score. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 21 points or more this season.
Corydon Central's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29 points. As for Salem, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Salem might still be hurting after the 54-34 loss they got from Corydon Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Salem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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